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The King Has Been Dethroned by donkee Pros: The second half is great, with nice lyrics and vocals from Thom Yorke...
Cons: ...the first half seems lazy, dull and uninspired. 8 songs, really, Radiohead?! When Radiohead released their eighth album, King of Limbs, in 2011, I was SO excited. I still remember waking up on Valentine’s Day and finding out that the first single, "Lotus Flower", had dropped with a music video. It ...
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May 10, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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All Kinds of Emotional by divad23 Pros: Their songwriting tugs at the heartstrings, while their vocal harmonizing brings the house down.
Cons: A bit ballad-heavy. With three strong vocalists, they should trade off more frequently. "Why, this stuff's made in New York City!""NEW YORK CITY??!?!?!""Get a rope."Does anyone else remember those old commercials for Pace Picante Sauce? They're memetic enough in my mind that the above exchange is pretty much my go-to ...
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May 10, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Spotlight Shines On John Mayer by donkee Pros: Mayer's talent, acoustic set is fantastic, amazing live versions of his hit songs...
Cons: ...the Trio songs are a bit familiar, but they still sound great anyway. The last time I reviewed a John Mayer concert CD (Any Given Thursday, 2002 ) I had yet to see my favourite musician in concert. Finally, in August ‘08, I saw him in California at the Sleep Train Amphitheater and was absolutely ...
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May 11, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Another great album from an underappreciated band by HawgWyld Pros: A genre-mixing masterpiece that delivers the goods
Cons: A couple of songs sound the same, but that's a minor complaint I still count the New Duncan Imperials as one of the best things to come out of the 1990s. I saw that little band live back around 1993 in Fayetteville, Ark., and had a heck of a time -- the lads were decked out in straw hats, matching tuxedo jackets ...
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May 11, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Stand clear...! - KRS One's Return of the Boom Bap by bigd99999 Pros: KRS-One at his creative apex; DJ Premier
Cons: Not as polished as the 2nd LP; Not everything clicks There was a time once, a long long time ago, when KRS-One wasn't just a crazy old man who constantly crapped all over his legacy. Nope, KRS was one of the most respected pioneers in the entire industry. Boogie Down Productions was one of the most ...
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May 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Plenty of Nuttin'- George Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue by 101 Strings by skbreese Pros: It's short and sweet
Cons: Not a true collection of Gershwin's work, a step above elevator music, I was quite skeptical when I stumbled across the recording George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue by the 101 Strings Orchestra. I normally shun the easy listening genre, but I was bit curious about this recording since Gershwin’s music ...
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May 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Aoxomoxoa: the Grateful Dead in Transition by factotum Pros: Great songs, especially "St. Stephen" and "China Cat Sunflower."
Cons: A trifle overindulgent The Grateful Dead's third long player is the 1969 release enigmatically (and palindromically) entitled Aoxomoxoa. Viewed in retrospect, it serves as a bridge between the aggressively experimental and improvisational Anthem of ...
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May 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Paolo Nutini Bares His Scottish Soul... by donkee Pros: Nutini's got a beautifully rich voice, awesome writing and production...
Cons: None! (Read Review) I’m a sucker for a man with an accent. I’m not sure what it is, but as soon as I hear a man speak in a British, Irish, or heck, even a Canadian accent, I’m sold. My boyfriend is Australian, so that just proves my love for ...
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May 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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An Essential Songbook by akasashinai Pros: Great songwriting, plenty of variety
Cons: Slightly disjointed, maybe a bit much to digest in one listen Ah, the double album. The self-proclaimed artistic mark of greatness, overtime both abused and championed by countless musicians. However, The Beatles knew how to do the double album right. Perhaps this is because they didn't have to do ...
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May 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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Total Apocalypse of the Heart by divad23 Pros: Though dark and alienating, the band creates some fascinating soundscapes here.
Cons: Pervasively sad, sometimes maddeningly repetitive, mediocre lyrics... it won't be for everyone. It was almost 20 years ago when U2, accepting a Grammy Award for Zooropa, the most bizarre and experimental album of their career, promised us "We will continue to abuse our position and f*** up the ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Barenaked Ladies' All in Good Time. Moving On by marksam91 Pros: *
Cons: * Barenaked Ladies are one of those bands that never fail to bring a smile to my face. Even when releasing generally subpar albums (like the previous three), each album still offers something that makes it worth buying. All In Good ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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RADIANT DECAY : A Rip-off of Nine Inch Nails by xxxxer Pros: The version of "Mr. Self Destruct" ain't bad
Cons: Aside from making a quick buck, what really is the point of this release? In my teenage years, my listening habits wavered between a couple main camps, but right about the time when I was about ready to break out of the punk rock genre and explore a little bit, I was introduced to Nine Inch Nails. Combining harsh ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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So Much for the Sophomore Slump... by akasashinai Pros: Beautiful writing, powerful in all aspects, chilling and energetic
Cons: none The drums send you flying on an adventure through spiraling guitar riffs, a storm of keyboards, and pounding bass. Over this mathematical tempest, LaBrie puts forth a vocal performance with equal parts grit and finesse. And there you have it, ...
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May 14, 2013 |
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A Compilation That's Dirtier Than Harry, Slicker than Shaft : BERETTA 70 by xxxxer Pros: Man, there's some Great tunage here...
Cons: Not quite as consistent as some other Euro-soundtrack releases I know of While Quentin Tarantino's habit of "borrowing" elements from vintage exploitation films has brought numerous previously obscure films some (possibly) well-deserved recognition, there are literally thousands of mega-obscure and forgotten genre films ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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More than OK by akasashinai Pros: Beautiful textures, captivating lyrics
Cons: none Alt-rockers Radiohead had always been reaching their finger tips outside of guitar driven rock, with abstract lyrics and an ever growing ear for textures. But it was on OK Computer that the flood gates of creativity were opened. Here ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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Weird Al's Music Isn't Just For The White And Nerdy... by donkee Pros: Perfect song parodies, funny lyrics, Yankovic manages to be funny without being offensive...
Cons: ...not every song is laugh-out-loud funny. I have a confession to make. I am a closet Weird Al Yankovic fan. I first discovered Yankovic’s song parodies at the wee age of eight; I became a huge fan, saved my allowance to buy his cassette tapes, and even saw him in concert ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Nickelback: Here and Now by rmthunter Pros: Classic Nickelback, with a little pushing of the boundaries.
Cons: Not consistently strong selections, maybe didn't push enough. Nickelback managed to sneak out a new release last year while I wasn't looking, and since I'm trying to lighten up on the physical manifestations of various media, I downloaded it. (Another advantage -- MP3 downloads are cheaper than CDs, ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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He Has Dented a Name for Himself... The Ripper by dopejunkie Pros: Even more ameliorated lyricism, Mostly perfect/advanced production that fits Rip's style, No guests/interludes, Samples, CLASSIC
Cons: HEAVILY slept on, Indibisible instrumental, Too technical/brainy for some Hey guys! I'm sorry it's been a little while since I last left you with a review. My next review comes from the same artist as my last review and happens to be the album right after Mic Club which is Rip The Jacker. There's no need for me ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Classic My Bloody Valentine Lineup Comes Together : The STRAWBERRY WINE EP by xxxxer 1987 saw Irish alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine at an interesting point in their history.&n ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Is There Anybody Going to Listen to My Story? by akasashinai Pros: Earthy, experimental, good writing, deep lyrics
Cons: none For their first five albums, the Beatles had followed a steady path of progression, save for the minor misstep known as Beatles for Sale. Albums such as A Hard Day's Night and Help! worked to establish them as masters of ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Always Changing by akasashinai Pros: Energetic, Immediate, Deep
Cons: none that stand out After a handful of albums delving into electronic atmospheres and dense textures, Radiohead emerged shrouded in the smoke of jagged guitars and a less cerebral sound. Thus Hail to the Thief was born. However, as is made evident on ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Helpful |
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Um... What? by akasashinai Pros: Unique, energetic, some strong tracks
Cons: Lacks variety, exhausting listen This music is weird. That's a good overall statement to get out of the way. And I feel as if the weirdness of it all is what most often turns listeners away from System of a Down, yet also what often brings them fans. For me, this album ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Megadeth's Darkest Hour - Just not in a bad way by lordfrost Pros: A solid follow up to Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?
Cons: Nothing major - production could have been better Dave Mustaine's abrupt departure from Metallica and his subsequent formation of Megadeth in the early part of the 1980s is very well known among heavy metal fans. Mustaine, fueled by his desire for revenge, aimed to create a band faster, heavier, and ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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These Guys Are Artists. by akasashinai Pros: Energetic, honest, great lyrics
Cons: none Arcade Fire has seemingly had nothing to prove. Their full-length debut, Funeral, was a success among critic and fans alike, already establishing itself as a masterpiece of the indie music scene. It was an artistic masterpiece, crafted ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Italo-Disco Nowhere To Be Found on Chromatics's Art-Punk Debut by xxxxer Pros: Weird, noisy, minimalistic, and unique
Cons: The same things that make it good ensure some listeners wouldn't care for it One of the best musical discoveries I made in the past year or so was the Portland, Oregon based group Chromatics, who released one of 2012's absolute best albums with Kill For Love, a sort of ambient electro album that seemed to update the best ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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